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nevelica

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A trauma patient has been immobilized for the past several days. The nurse considers when developing the patient's care plan that without proper intervention, the muscles of the patient are at risk of developing what?
 
  A) Hypertrophy
  B) Atrophy
  C) Osteoporosis
  D) Fasciculation

Question 2

An obese male patient has sought advice from the nurse about the possible efficacy of medications in his efforts to lose weight. What should the nurse teach the patient about pharmacologic interventions for the treatment of obesity?
 
  A) Medications are usually reserved for people who have had unsuccessful bariatric surgery.
  B) Medications may be of some use, but they don't tend to resolve obesity on their own.
  C) Medications are an excellent option for individuals who prefer not to exercise or reduce their food intake.
  D) Medications have the potential to reduce hunger but they rarely result in weight loss.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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